By addressing the underlying and intersecting causes of homelessness, Friendship House plays a vital role in ending the cycle of homelessness.
Friendship House operates four houses, two of which provide emergency shelter for up to three months. These two homes are licensed to house 24 people each. Our third house, the Oak Street House in Burlington, provides transitional housing for six former shelter residents who may live there for two years. Our last house is the Fourth Street House in Mount Vernon; it currently houses three residents. Part of this house will be utilized for a mentorship and training center in 2012.
The Men's House
This house is located at 1008 South Third Street in Mount Vernon, and is also home
to the Community Kitchen. For availability, call Kathie at 360-
The Women’s House
For availability, call Yvonne at 360-
Transitional Housing Program
In order to become a resident of one of our transitional houses, an individual must
be a resident of Friendship House for at least 30 days first. Individuals are then
invited to join the transitional community. For questions and criteria, please call
Kristie at 360-
Veterans Housing
Friendship House has a special agreement with the Skagit County Veterans Advisory
Fund to help provide affordable housing to eligible veterans. For availability and
qualifications, contact Marie at 360-
Who We Serve
We house men, women, and children (male children must be under the age of 13, and may live in the Women’s House only). Residents must follow rules that include being clean and sober, refraining from panhandling, following their action plans, being nonviolent, and participating in household chores or basic repairs and maintenance. Our public meal service is open to all people, unless they have been trespassed for inappropriate behavior. Most people, however, come in the spirit of good will and are grateful for the hot meals and sense of community they receive. In 2010, we housed 1,550 people and served over 48,000 meals.
